The average train between Kiel and Paderborn takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Paderborn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Kiel and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 2:11 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 6:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Paderborn station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Kiel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Paderborn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Paderborn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Bus.
The distance between Kiel and Paderborn is 303.7 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 22m.